Celebrating a World of Sephardic Tradition and Culture

Located in Vancouver BC, Beth Hamidrash is Canada’s only Sephardic synagogue west of Toronto and is famed for its warmth and inclusiveness. Our diverse roots create a unique centre for exciting educational, cultural, and religious experiences for people of all ages.

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Services

Experience traditional Sephardic tefilot, melodies, and unique customs. Celebrate the milestones of Jewish life. Be inspired with meaningful learning.

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Join us and be part of a loving, vibrant community and explore our rich heritage, culture, and sacred traditions.

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Facilities

Our facilities include a beautiful multi-level oriental-style sanctuary, an educational library, a newly renovated kosher kitchen, and a social hall for events and celebrations.

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“A little light pushes away a lot of darkness.”

Rabbenu Bachya

What’s Up

2025 Hanukkah Party

Adult programming

Sunday, December 14, 2025
Starts at 4:30 PM

Adult programming

Thursday, Devcember 25, 2025
Dinner Starts ast 5 PM

Rabbi’s class

Tuesdays
7:00 PM

“A place of learning and communal growth.”

Beth Hamidrash literally means “a house of study” which captures who we are as a congregation. Our synagogue is a place to gather daily for inspiring tefilot, learning and communal growth, which deepens our spiritual connection through Torah.

Rabbi Shlomo Gabay

Rabbi’s Blog

D’var Torah – Parashat Vayeshev

December 12, 2025

Shabbat Shalom This Shabbat we read Parashat Vayeshev.It is a deep and powerful Parasha that tells us about the dreams of Yosef, the hatred of his brothers toward him, and […]

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D’var Torah – Parashat Vayishlach

December 5, 2025

Shabbat Shalom everyone In this week’s Parasha, Vayishlach, Yaakov and Esav meet again after many years of fear and distance. Yaakov sends Esav many gifts, and Esav says to him“Yesh […]

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D’Var Torah – Parashat Vayetzei

November 28, 2025

Shabbat Shalom, everyone. This Shabbat we read, b’ezrat Hashem, Parashat Vayetze. Yaakov Avinu leaves his parents’ home and escapes from Esav. He begins a long journey, full of challenges, on […]

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